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Old 01-17-2008, 03:53 PM
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Default Need new wiper blades. Bosch Icons or PIAA Silicones?
Bosch Icon (looks a lot like the Valeos)

<img src="http://www.boschautoparts.com/NR/rdonlyres/B79F3786-DFBD-4292-AF36-16EE63BEE5F1/0/Icon540.jpg">


PIAA silicone

<img src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/accessories/product_images/piaa/super_silicone.jpg">
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Old 01-17-2008, 03:59 PM
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I have Icons and love them but went with 22" and 24" as it clears a TON more space
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Default I assume 24" on the drivers side and 22" on the passengers.
That's pretty long. You have a pic showing how close they are to each other?
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Old 01-17-2008, 04:03 PM
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Default Not sure and sorry no pics. Startupracing's project car gave me the idea but...
there is no pics on their site either.
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Those look a lot like the new OEM ones. How would one mount them to our existing wiper arms?
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Default OEM inserts for $11......Or the new style upgrade from ecs or whoever.
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Default I don't see anything on ECS except for the Aero wipers.
I'd prefer replacing the entire blade over just replacing the rubber insert. It's not that much more and about 10x faster to change.

In fact, I wouldn't mind getting new arms too since mine are getting pretty faded but I'm not ready to spend $100 on arms yet.
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Default I've had good luck with ICONS. Experienced a lot of chatter with silicone type wipers.
pricey when compared to OEM inserts. After 3 months I've notice some slight streaks after one sweep of the arm.
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They mount right onto existing wiper arm. No modifications necessary.
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